The Crush in The Valley is back as one of the top boys basketball events in January.
St. Joseph overcame a fourth quarrter run from Modesto Christian to post a 67-62 win.
It was a big week for Pinewood and Riordan with more big games on tap for Monday.
De La Salle, Dougherty Valley and San Ramon Valley form the top tier with Dublin and California shortly behind them.
Vanden has been a consistent winner in the Sac-Joaquin Section under co-head coaches Allison and Jake Johnson.
